Gavilan View Middle School

18250 Van Buren Ave.
Salinas, CA 93906
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 568 students in grades 6-8, Gavilan View Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gavilan View Middle School's student population of 568 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
568 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Gavilan View Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gavilan View Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7017 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gavilan View Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gavilan View Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gavilan View Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Gavilan View Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Gavilan View Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
91%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gavilan View Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
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White
5%
20%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Gavilan View Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gavilan View Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gavilan View Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gavilan View Middle School's ranking?
Gavilan View Middle School is ranked #7017 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gavilan View Middle School often compared to?
Gavilan View Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Gutierrez Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gavilan View Middle School?
568 students attend Gavilan View Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Gavilan View Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gavilan View Middle School?
Gavilan View Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gavilan View Middle School offer ?
Gavilan View Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gavilan View Middle School part of?
Gavilan View Middle School is part of Santa Rita Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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